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almost 2 years ago
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almost 2 years ago
Think we need a new thread for the Futsal Ferns for this comp!
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almost 2 years ago
lthomas20
Think we need a new thread for the Futsal Ferns for this comp!

Link
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almost 2 years ago
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almost 2 years ago
Exciting and good preparation for the World Cup, will be interesting to check this out.

If we can get 2-3 wins that would be good omens for the World Cup, as apart from the hosts all seem pretty winnable games
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newzealandpower
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LT01
almost 2 years ago
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almost 2 years ago
Nice little article...
I love the Expat tales on Stuff, and this time they have a Futsalwhite talking about his experience living and playing in Portugal.

VUW AFC - Victoria University Football for life

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coochiee
almost 2 years ago


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almost 2 years ago
Not good signs for their World Cup. 2 big losses in 2 games.

I think they have world no 2 Spain (Brazil is no 1) in their WC pool. Could be a really ugly result.

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Sometimes just looking at the scorelines doesn't tell the story... they were competitive for most of the game against Guatemala and against Afghanistan.

Obviously conceding a bunch of late goals is concerning (and happened against Morocco too) but let's not ignore that they were ahead/level/within one goal for most of these games.
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almost 2 years ago
Going off pre tourney results, very low expectations. The result against Spain, will likely be a blow out.



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almost 2 years ago
coochiee
Going off pre tourney results, very low expectations. The result against Spain, will likely be a blow out.




Libya tonight probably our best chance of a result. Spain and Kazakhstan will be very tough.

Of course it is our first ever World Cup at this level - there would be no shame in coming home with 0pts
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Down 1 nil.  Second period about to start.  Good number of kiwi supporters.  Be nice to score a goal at least. 
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LT01
almost 2 years ago
Spain only drew their first game against Kazakhstan 1-1.

NZ's Hamish Grey plays in Spain.

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almost 2 years ago
Great effort to be 1-1 at HT, against the World no 3.
But seems a trend to fall away in the 2nd half of games. Full time professionals just fitter?

And spot the other Paulsen.

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LT01newzealandpower
almost 2 years ago
Gaining plenty of interest in this thread... 
Futsal is it a younger generation thing?
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almost 2 years ago
I'm no coach but in many countries Futsal or 5/6 aside is considered hugely important for player development. I've read that alot of Uruguay's historical football success for a small country is attributed to their strong futsal culture.

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newzealandpower
almost 2 years ago
Ouch.

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almost 2 years ago
Ouch indeed - Kazakhs were playing with a flying keeper most of the game, trying to outscore Spain by enough to top the group and get a favourable RO16 opponent.

Funnily enough with the Spaniards winning 8-0 against Libya that still didn't come to fruition.
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about 1 year ago
https://www.friendsoffootballnz.com/2025/07/15/seven-changes-to-futsal-whites-squad-named-for-continental-championship/

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11 months ago
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11 months ago
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10 months ago
NZ locked in a good battle with Fiji at the moment. Live on FIFA+

Oi Oi Edgecumbe... lets have a clean sheet

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10 months ago
Was 3 - 3 at half time, but NZ have pulled away a bit. 5 min to go.

Oi Oi Edgecumbe... lets have a clean sheet

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10 months ago
Fiji keeper playing out on pitch to try and get goals back, but, NZ capitalising, scoring from distance several times.

Oi Oi Edgecumbe... lets have a clean sheet

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10 months ago
Final 10 - 3

Oi Oi Edgecumbe... lets have a clean sheet

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https://www.oceaniafootball.com/solomon-islands-crowned-ofc-futsal-mens-cup-2025-champions-with-dominant-win-over-tuvalu/

Solomon Islands crowned OFC Futsal Men’s Cup 2025 champions with dominant 7-0 win over Tuvalu
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